Mahabharata Mausala Parva – निवर्तध्वम अधर्मज्ञा यदि सथ न मुमूर्षवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निवर्तध्वम अधर्मज्ञा यदि सथ न मुमूर्षवः
नेदानीं शरनिर्भिन्नाः शॊचध्वं निहता मया

⚡ Quick Meaning

Turn away, O ignorant ones, if you are not dying; do not mourn the slain who are pierced by arrows now.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys a strong message to those who lack knowledge of righteousness. It urges them not to grieve for the warriors who have fallen, as they are only a consequence of fate and destiny, suggesting a deeper understanding of life and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन लोगों के लिए एक मजबूत संदेश देता है जो धर्म की समझ से वंचित हैं। यह उन्हें प्रवृत्त होने का आग्रह करता है कि वे उन योद्धाओं के लिए शोक न करें जो गिरे हैं, क्योंकि वे केवल भाग्य और नियति के परिणाम हैं, जिससे जीवन और मृत्यु की गहरी समझ का सुझाव मिलता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Mausala Parva, these lines reflect the chaos of battle. Lord Krishna often admonishes the warriors about the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death.

Meaning

This verse encapsulates the essence of duty and the acceptance of loss in battle, emphasizing the necessity to remain focused and not remain lost in grief.

Application

The message can be applied in life situations where acceptance of outcome is crucial, encouraging individuals to move forward rather than dwell in sorrow.